2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses

English Presentation Seminar 1 1

Academic unit or major: English language courses
Instructor(s): Lorinda Robertson Kiyama
Class Format: Exercise (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses: -
Day of week/Period (Classrooms): 7-8 Mon (W3-707(W371))
Class: 1
Course Code: LAE.E141
Number of credits: 010
Course offered: 2026
Offered quarter: 1Q
Syllabus updated: Mar 16, 2026
Language: English

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

All of the "English Presentation Seminar" courses are designed to provide students with the tools to deliver effective presentations with confidence. As these are practice-oriented courses, students will deliver multiple presentations throughout the term. Furthermore, students will sharpen their listening skills by learning how to ask good questions and become active listeners.

As an elective 100-level course, English Presentation Seminar 1 offers the basic skills for delivering well-structured group presentations.

Course description and aims

By the end of this course, students will be able to give individual and group presentations followed by question and answer sessions, applying the skills and knowledge discussed in this course.

Keywords

Presentation skills, listening skills, communication skills

Competencies

Specialist skills
Intercultural skills
Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students will prepare deliver a mini-speech in class every week. We will practice various skills related to effective presentation giving in English.

Course schedule/Objectives

	Course schedule	Objectives
Class 1	How to Start and End a Presentation Effectively	write and practice delivering an effective introduction and conclusion to a presentation; evaluate classmates
Class 2	How to Keep Your Audience from Getting Lost	practice signposting, summarizing, repetition, and transitions
Class 3	How to Refer to Visual Data Effectively	practice explaining a chart, graph, diagram, or other figure or data effectively
Class 4	Voice Techniques; Handling Questions & Answers	practice intonation, stress, and sound scripting; learn Q&A strategies
Class 5	Student presentations, Q&A, and peer feedback-- group 1	Give a presentation, ask and answer questions, and offer detailed feedback to each of your classmates in writing
Class 6	Student presentations, Q&A, and peer feedback-- group 2	Give a presentation, ask and answer questions, and offer detailed feedback to each of your classmates in writing
Class 7	Student presentations, Q&A, and peer feedback-- group 3	Give a presentation, ask and answer questions, and offer detailed feedback to each of your classmates in writing

Study advice (preparation and review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
There will be a preparation exercise for the following class.

Textbook(s)

Materials provided

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Evaluation methods and criteria

Class preparation & participation 30%
Final presentation 40%
Peer review feedback 30%

Related courses

LAE.E142 ： English Presentation Seminar 2

Prerequisites

None

Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).

kiyama.r.9203[at]m.isct.ac.jp

Office hours

flexible--please contact me to set up an appointment

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E142.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
In case student enrollment exceeds the class capacity, we may limit the number of students who can take this course. Please make sure to attend the first class and refrain from purchasing text books until after your spot is ensured during the first class.